EPSO releases statement on recent deaths at county jail

(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) released a statement on the recent deaths at the El Paso County Jail on Friday, Aug. 15.

This follows the death of 47-year-old Paula Orth on Thursday, July 24, and 33-year-old Amber Enlow on Friday, Aug. 8, both of whom died after being found unresponsive in their cells.

The statement from EPSO in its entirety said:

Although we have not yet received final reports or conclusive information from the El Paso County Coroner’s Office regarding the cause of death for Ms. Orth and Ms. Enlow, our preliminary investigations have identified areas for further examination. Our Office is in the process of conducting an extensive, multifaceted investigation. This includes investigative assistance from our partners at the El Paso County Coroner’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. We will continue providing updates to the families of the deceased individuals and the community as they become available.”

Cassandra Sebastian, Public Information Officer- El Paso County Sheriff’s Office

A 37-year-old man was found unresponsive in his bunk at the jail on Friday, Aug. 15, and despite medical intervention, he was later pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released.

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